Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Preston is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver to organise, collect, and deliver parcels while providing excellent customer service. The role offers a starting salary of £24,268, with opportunities for overtime and bonuses. The ideal candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence and be customer-focused with the ability to handle parcels. Join a stable and growing company that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime and weekend premiums

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover including dental care

Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence registered to your current address with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Customer-focused and reliable

Job description

Overview

Job ref: 329641   Contract Type: Permanent   Working hours: 38 hours per week, full time with overtime opportunity. Typical attendance is Tuesday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:06 and Saturday, 07:00 - 15:00. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Walton Summit Centre Bamber Bridge Preston PR5 8AN

Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h). After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h)

Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata)

Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime)

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver

Parcelforce Worldwide is part of Royal Mail Group. It’s about how we work as well as what we do, supporting a growing business and exceeding customer expectations daily.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route
• Carry out vehicle safety checks
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service with every delivery

What’s in it for you

• Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday & £6.13 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 - 23:59)
• Excellent company pension
• 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
• Real career development opportunities

Who we’re looking for

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 penalty points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working independently and happy to support your team
• Looking for a stable career in an ambitious and growing company

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide is one of the UK's leading express parcel delivery companies. As part of Royal Mail Group, we operate from 54 depots with over 5,500 dedicated team members. We combine smart tech with great people to deliver a smooth, efficient service. Join the team that delivers more than parcels - we deliver pride, purpose, and great service.

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

Trust is the foundation of Parcelforce. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.